TinyRNgrl

TinyRNgrl

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  1. Just throwing it out there

    TinyRNgrl replied to FancypantsRN's topic in Emergency

    Hi Fancypants. I understand what your saying about sleeping productive hours away. I also work 7p-7a and on my first "day off" I feel is a waste because I sleep. Even if I try and stay awake I feel...

  2. What would YOU ask the E.R.? (interview)

    TinyRNgrl replied to Crux1024's topic in Emergency

    I would ask what the length of orientation is. I would also be curious to know if this ED staffs agency nurse's. That has a lot to say about staffing issues. I would talk to fellow ER nurse's and ask...

  3. Selecting syringes

    TinyRNgrl replied to queenjulie's topic in General Nursing

    Ativan is another medication that is "thick" and needs a smaller gauge needle. I work in the ED and we give a lot of IM injections. Although most meds are the IV, PO route, we give our fair share of...

  4. Time Management in ER

    TinyRNgrl replied to MAL, RN's topic in Emergency

    I to was a new grad in the ER. Although I had EMS experience and a year as a extern in an ER/level 1 trauma, it is a whole new ball game with RN after your name. AT LEAST 6-12 months until we feel...

  5. What is the Oncology floor like?

    TinyRNgrl replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Oncology

    I always thought hospice/pallitive care would be a interest of mine someday. I think it would be very rewarding, yet depressing too in the long run, to care for these pt's and families during their...

  6. An open letter to the ER triage nurse

    TinyRNgrl replied to laurasc's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    SHE WAS IN TRIAGE!~ I would NEVER let a pt experiencing neuro changes walk to the BR either. And working on both sides of the ER door I am assuming since this pt was brought in by EMT's or Paramedics...

  7. Dropping pressures with nitro. Anyone experience this??

    TinyRNgrl posted a topic in Emergency

    This just might be a fluke experience that happened in two days but the drops have been substantial that it kinda makes me wonder if this is commen to drop to these extremes or indeed just a freak two...

  8. Dropping pressures with nitro. Anyone experience this??

    TinyRNgrl replied to TinyRNgrl's topic in Emergency

    No, the dosage was 0.4. We only carry 0.3 and 0.4 in our ER. I came to believe it was just a fluke experience that was just coincedance it happended two different days. Oh, and a side note. To the...

  9. Dropping pressures with nitro. Anyone experience this??

    TinyRNgrl replied to TinyRNgrl's topic in Emergency

    So to the poster that stated nitro is contradicted in Right sided MI and I'm to "study up". First off, ekg showed NSR, no ST changes, and showing no old or new infart. The first gentleman I gave the...

  10. What do I NEED??? Help!

    TinyRNgrl replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I work in an ER so I always have the "basic neccesities" on me. Stethescope around my neck, little notepad in my pocket, I keep a roll of tape on my hemastats and keep the hemastats clipped onto my...

  11. New RN to work supervisor position at LTC facility

    TinyRNgrl replied to crna2b-RN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    "It's not just about being able to complete a med pass or work the floor and get out on time, to me the most critical skill a supervisor needs to have is assessment. You will be the person running...

  12. Pearson Vue Trick - Poll once you receive your results

    TinyRNgrl replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my NCLEX-RN yesterday. Computer shut off at 75 and I was certain I failed. Tried this trick an hour after I took it and multiple times since then (just in case it was wrong that last 4882775...

  13. Took my Nclex-RN today

    TinyRNgrl replied to Luckylefty87's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :yeah::yeah::yeah:CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!! I also agree your post was a total inspiration. I take my NCLEX-RN tomorrow. I am nervous (as everyone is) but a positive attitude does wonders. I plan on going...

  14. Which answer would you pick?

    TinyRNgrl replied to EDRN-2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would say a, drink plenty of fluids since it is a sulfa

  15. MORPHINE OR OXYGEN?

    TinyRNgrl replied to WEST1014, RN,BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    During a MI think of what is happening to the heart. It is being deprived of 02, it takes two seconds to put the patient on oxygen and I am going to put my patient on oxygen while I go get the...

  16. my nclex is 2011, can I get started now?

    TinyRNgrl replied to newbebop's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Absolutly, start now. My school used the Lippincotts NCLEX book. But any will do really. I would do NCLEX questions to study for upcoming tests. NCLEX 3500 is also a good program my school used and I...

  17. I want a pre-nursing job but I DON'T want to be a CNA. What else should I try? EMT-B?

    TinyRNgrl replied to springing's topic in General Students

    I work as an EMT and it has been wonderful while I am in nursing school. I can continue to work full time since I do get some down time between calls to study. However, you are looking at 6 months of...